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Furuya 古野 – Japanese surname
Furuya (古野) is read ふるや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 古野, the characters mean: old + plains. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Furuya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 古野 | ふるや | old + plains | 16 |
| 古家 | ふるや | old + house | 15 |
| 古谷 | ふるや | old + valley | 12 |
| 降谷 | ふるや | descend + valley | 17 |
| 古屋 | ふるや | old + roof | 14 |
| 降屋 | ふるや | descend + roof | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Furuya
Furuya in different scripts
| Romaji | Furuya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふるや |
| Katakana | フルヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 古野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Furuya (Japanese order: 古野歩美, ふるや あゆみ)
- Yurina Furuya (Japanese order: 古野百合奈, ふるや ゆりな)
- Yuki Furuya (Japanese order: 古野結城, ふるや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Furuya
Break it into 2 parts: fu · ruya. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ふるや.
Questions about Furuya
What does Furuya mean in Japanese?
Furuya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 古野, combines these meanings: old + plains. Other spellings include 古家 (old + house), 古谷 (old + valley), 降谷 (descend + valley).
How do you write Furuya in kanji?
The most common way is 古野 (ふるや). It can also be written 古家, 古谷, 降谷, 古屋, 降屋.
How do you write Furuya in katakana?
Furuya is フルヤ in katakana and ふるや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Furuya?
Furuya is read ふるや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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